Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer# Careers## Senior Network Engineer Apply:
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Baptist Health Resource Center:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR107654

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.
** Highlights:
** This is a hybrid role based in Montgomery, AL. The selected candidate must reside within commuting distance to attend the office as needed.
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* Summary:

** The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing complex network solutions across the enterprise. This role leads major infrastructure initiatives, serves as the highest operational escalation point, and ensures the network supports the clinical mission with maximum availability, security, and scalability. The Senior Network Engineer partners with clinical, biomedical, security, and system teams to translate care delivery requirements into network solutions.

This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.  
** Education/

Experience:

** High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in enterprise network engineering required.

Experience with Cisco routing, switching, wireless, data center, and SD-Access technologies.

Experience with BGP, OSPF, multicast, QoS, high availability design and network segmentation required. Experience implementing and maintaining next generation firewalls.

Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or Catalyst Center APIs. At least 3 years’ experience in a hospital or integrated health system preferred.

Experience with network infrastructure for EHR implementations or conversions, new hospital construction or health system mergers preferred.

Experience with cloud network and hybrid connectivity preferred.  
** Licensure/Certification:
** Cisco Certified Specialist (Enterprise Core, Enterprise Wireless Design/Implementation, or Security) required

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Data Center, or Security preferred

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure or Enterprise Wireless preferred

Cisco Certified Dev Net Professional, Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP), Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist, AWS Advanced Networking, or Microsoft Azure Network Engineer preferred  
** Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
*** Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration and documentation.
* Expert understanding of network infrastructure and complex network management.
* Mastery of network design and deployment strategies that support robust enterprise systems.
* Leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams.
* Excellent problem-solving capabilities and strong strategic thinking.
* Advanced knowledge of network security protocols and best practices.
* Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
* Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.
* Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple project activities simultaneously.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing technologies and business needs.  
** Primary

Location:

** Baptist Health Resource Center
** Job:
** Senior Network Engineer Senior Network Engineer
** Job Type:
** Regular-Full time
** Shift**:

First Shift (United States of America)